Bibliograph

Gravity, by Nick Hunter

Type

Label

Gravity, by Nick Hunter

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Gravity

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Nick Hunter

Series statement

Great scientific theoriesRaintree perspectives

Summary

This book looks at the history of gravity by telling the stories of the scientists who contributed to the various groundbreaking theories, such as Johannes Kepler, Isaac Newton, and Albert Einstein. It looks at the historical controversies that surrounded the various theories at the time, how they were tested, and what impact these theories and discoveries have had on the way in which we view gravity today

Table Of Contents

Testing theories -- What is gravity? -- On the road to gravity -- Newton's law of gravity -- Reactions and rifts -- Einstein explains -- Why does gravity matter?

Target audience

juvenile

Classification